VIEWING BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT ONLY Presenting one of the few remaining late-Victorian estates anywhere in Australia, so magnificently restored, updated and located and available to now acquire. The Priory is an exclusive C1891 property situated on Western Australia's stunning south coast and is a veritable jewel in the crown. It takes pride of place on the slopes of beautiful Mount Clarence bathed in morning sunlight just a short stroll from schools and Albany's CBD, and drive to scenic Middleton Beach. The majestic home and former school hostel, restaurant and Bed & Breakfast is set in magnificent formal grounds bounding the tranquil Mount Clarence reserve. Embrace the sweeping range, hinterland and cityscape bush vistas and all in a location so very close to central Albany. In architectural circles, the era in which this property was established is considered the "most hyper-stylised and decorative". Extraordinary features include sweeping verandahs, grand vestibules, billiard room, palatial drawing rooms and dining, and an elegant manager's quarters and sunroom. Marvel at the original intricate and decorative plasterwork and gold leaf painting effects, and solid original timber floors and doors, grand marble fireplaces and more. Other key elements in the design include multiple renovated bathrooms modelled on the Victorian theme. These include a separate men's and women's bathroom wing, which serviced the restaurant and function capabilities. The residence also reveals an expansive, fully-equipped stainless steel commercial kitchen with walk in cool room capable of catering to a unique restaurant experience. There is also garaging and workshop space, a separate large format laundry and a groundkeepers maintenance room.. For the current owners, it has been a labour of love to meticulously restore and update the home and gardens and ensure the property remains in keeping with the period. They have created a lasting legacy for future owners to treasure and potentially share with the public, making it an ideal hospitality destination or wedding venue or simply a beautiful personal residence of the highest order. For more detailed information or to arrange a private viewing please contact Darren Leslie on 0414 888 244 or Rhett Bull on 0408 264 309.